Job overview
We are looking to appoint a new member of staff to join our therapy team as a school counsellor. The purpose of the role is to provide specialist expertise in counselling to support students with social, emotional, and mental health difficulties, and other complex needs. The role is crucial in helping students manage their educational, vocational, and personal progress.This position plays a crucial role in supporting our secondary school students through their academic journey. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact on young lives. If you are dedicated to helping students navigate challenges while fostering personal growth and well-being, we invite you to join our dynamic team. The Counsellor is responsible for assessing individual student needs, collaborating with school leadership, managing caseloads, maintaining accurate records, and adhering to professional standards and regulatory guidelines.
The successful candidate will play a key role alongside the wider staff team, in providing holistic support for our students (as well as their families and carers). In addition to providing counselling support, you will participate and help supervise and engage pupils during social times, modelling positive relationships and helping to maintain our calm and nurturing environment.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Counselling or related field (required)
- Professional certification as a school counsellor (preferred but not required)
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with students, parents, and staff
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with sensitivity
Values and Attitudes:
- Compassionate and empathetic towards students' needs
- Commitment to promoting mental health awareness within the school community
- Collaborative approach to working with teachers, administrators, and external agencies - Respect for diversity among students from various cultural backgrounds.
This role may suit those looking to work a shorter day as our core work day is 9am-3pm. (There will be some extended days for CPD training, advance notice is given).
Interviews will be held between the 16th and 18th September 2025
Please note that we can only accept our standard application form and not CV’s.
Informal discussions are welcomed by contacting the School Office on 0208 446 0300.
The Southover Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share the same commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and a range of other recruitment checks. All adults employed by the school have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations.
The Southover Partnership welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation. All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK to be considered for this position.
PLEASE NOTE: We reserve the right depending on the number of applications received to shortlist and interview candidates prior to the closing date.